đồn bốt
Definition
- Noun:
- A small military post or station: A fortified position, often temporary or lightly manned, established to control an area, observe enemy activity, or provide security.
- A guard post or checkpoint: A place where soldiers or guards are stationed to monitor and control passage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Quân đội thiết lập một đồn bốt ở biên giới. (The army established a small military post at the border.)
- Xe phải dừng lại để trình giấy tờ tại đồn bốt. (The vehicle had to stop to present papers at the checkpoint.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đồn bốt" is considered somewhat dated or historical in modern Vietnamese, often referring to posts from earlier military contexts, such as the colonial or wartime periods.
Variants and Related Words
- Đồn (n): A fort, garrison, or larger military station. This is a more common and general term.
- Đồn biên phòng (Border guard station)
Synonyms
- Outpost: A detached military post at a distance from the main force.
- Checkpoint: A place where passage is controlled.
- Guard post: A place where a sentry is stationed.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms using "đồn bốt", the related word "đồn" appears in phrases like:
- "Vững như đồn": As solid as a fort (meaning very secure or steadfast).